Chicken helpers waiting to get in !

Our willing garden helpers are usually congregated quite close to where we are and it doesn't take much to get them to come in and help out but they are almost too helpful and can clear a garden very fast. Sometimes we sit and drink coffee and watch them do all the work and return to a well tilled garden that we can just plant and walk away.

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Off the grid and loving it without the agony

Decided you really do want to get off the grid ? Getting started and having fun preparing for living off the grid and loving it can be fun, innovative and exhilarating or it could be a nightmare straight from hell if you don't think it all through and get some kind of a handle on where you are headed. Research off the grid living to find out the skills you need and how to get them. Get your head around it all Know that it will be a complete lifestyle change and you may need to rethink quite a few things in your life. Plan ahead so you don't get bogged down in the technicalities and toss it all away as being too hard before you even get started. Decide where you will begin - will you crack on ahead, buy your plans, get your materials, set up your new "escape" whilst still living on the grid or will you commute to and fro and try to set it all up. Have some funds in reserve - some "freedom money" to tide you over until you can get yoursel...

Decadent cinnamon Porridge DIY touch of luxury on a cold morning

Saute banana slices in butter and cinnamon Make porridge/oats as normal adding some more ground cinnamon and raisins Top oats with sauteed bananas and top with cream and enjoy

Permaculture Garden Visit

We went recently for a visit to a local eco village and saw some permaculture gardens and came back inspired to switch ours around (again) They had quite a few compost heaps, and lots of interesting ideas, like climbing frames for plants and companion planting

Off The Grid And Loving It

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